candgnews.com JULY 17, 2024 Vol. 21, No. 15
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Police identify suspects in BB, gel blaster shootings
Work on the turf at Hurley Field has been completed as part of the Berkley School District’s sinking fund projects. Photo provided by Jessica Stilger
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — Police investigating multiple incidents involving BB or gel pellet guns were able to identify suspects in the case. According to Ferndale police, the issues first arose on July 1 with two separate incidents. The first occurred at 7:45 p.m. near East Breckenridge Street and Stauber Avenue, where an individual walking a dog was fired upon. The next incident happened at 8:50 p.m. on Moorhouse Street. In both incidents, the shots came from a red SUV. “We weren’t sure if it was BBs or Orbeez,” he said, referring to a brand of gel beads. “Officers came, we got Ring camera footage from one of the people, and we started a whole investigation to try to identify the vehicle and everything else,” Ferndale Police Department communications liaison Evan Ahlin said. Police were called once again for another shooting at 4:40 p.m. July 3 at the city’s dog park at Wilson Park. As with the other cases, a red SUV drove up and shot
NEW TURF COMPLETE, TRACK WORK UNDERWAY IN BERKLEY SCHOOLS DURING SUMMER BREAK BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — With summer break currently ongoing, the Berkley School District has been working on projects at different properties. The money for the construction comes from a sinking fund that was passed in August 2018. The projects for this summer include the replacement of the turf and track at Hurley Field and the building of a new facility near Norup International School.
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According to the district, sinking fund dollars can be used for the construction or repair of school buildings and facilities, acquiring or installing instructional technology and infrastructure, security equipment, and the purchase of real estate. These dollars can’t be used to pay for salaries, benefits or classroom supplies. Superintendent Scott Francis said the turf for Hurley Field has been completed and the district is excited about it being ready for the fall. As for the track, construction currently is in progress.